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Belle is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Short form of Isabella or names ending in belle. It is also associated with the French word belle meaning ‘beautiful’." It ranked #1013 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, short form of Isabella or names ending in belle. It is also associated with the French word belle meaning ‘beautiful’. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Belle ranked #1013 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #1013 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Belle mean?
Behind the Name does not give Belle a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: short form of Isabella or names ending in belle.
Is Belle a popular name?
Belle ranked #1013 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Belle a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Belle appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Belle — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
